Jackson Pollock
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Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
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A landmark work of art history and criticism, this authoritative volume presents a comprehensive examination of Jackson Pollock's revolutionary contributions to twentieth-century American art. Published in conjunction with the Museum of Modern Art's landmark 1998 retrospective, Jackson Pollock chronicles the artist's turbulent life and radical artistic evolution, from his early figurative work rooted in regionalism and Jungian symbolism to the iconic drip paintings that redefined the boundaries of abstraction. Kirk Varnedoe, with the scholarly assistance of Pepe Karmel, argues persuasively that Pollock's innovations were not the product of pure spontaneity but of rigorous artistic intelligence, dismantling myths of the tortured genius in favor of a more nuanced understanding of his process. Richly illustrated with full-color reproductions and supported by Karmel's groundbreaking analysis of documentary film footage, the text uncovers the underlying structures and compositional logic within Pollock's seemingly chaotic canvases. Written with both scholarly rigor and accessible prose, Jackson Pollock remains an essential reference for anyone seeking a serious, deeply researched engagement with one of modernism's most iconic and complex figures.
Author: Kirk Varnedoe With Pepe Karmel
Format: Hardback
Published: 1998, The Museum of Modern Art, New York
Genre: History of arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark work of art history and criticism, this authoritative volume presents a comprehensive examination of Jackson Pollock's revolutionary contributions to twentieth-century American art. Published in conjunction with the Museum of Modern Art's landmark 1998 retrospective, Jackson Pollock chronicles the artist's turbulent life and radical artistic evolution, from his early figurative work rooted in regionalism and Jungian symbolism to the iconic drip paintings that redefined the boundaries of abstraction. Kirk Varnedoe, with the scholarly assistance of Pepe Karmel, argues persuasively that Pollock's innovations were not the product of pure spontaneity but of rigorous artistic intelligence, dismantling myths of the tortured genius in favor of a more nuanced understanding of his process. Richly illustrated with full-color reproductions and supported by Karmel's groundbreaking analysis of documentary film footage, the text uncovers the underlying structures and compositional logic within Pollock's seemingly chaotic canvases. Written with both scholarly rigor and accessible prose, Jackson Pollock remains an essential reference for anyone seeking a serious, deeply researched engagement with one of modernism's most iconic and complex figures.